UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Learn, Connect, Grow
We understand the importance of connection and community. Throughout the year, the Entrepreneur Mental Health Association hosts a variety of events designed to support and inspire our members.
Offering events such as workshops and networking sessions, as well as exclusive members-only gatherings, each event provides unique opportunities to engage, learn, and share experiences with like-minded individuals.
SAVE THE DATE
EMHA’s Annual Entrepreneur Mental Health Event
MAY 1, 2025
Doors open 6:00pm
Event starts 7:00pm- 9:30pm
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB
William Glesby Centre 11 2 st NE, Portage La Prairie, MB
We’re excited to share the date of our next Mental Health Event! Get it down on your calendars, and don’t forget to sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale. (Psst! Members get early access!)
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
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Maxine Carels
Join us as she shares her inspiring journey in her talk titled, "I could have said no, but said a life-changing 'YES' instead." Maxine is not only a devoted mom and wife but also a dedicated social worker and spin instructor. Five years ago, she embraced the unexpected opportunity to become a spin instructor, leading to a transformative experience that reshaped her life.
In her session, Maxine will discuss the profound impact of regular exercise and how it has played a crucial role in her own journey through business ownership and recovery from major surgery.
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Giovanna Minenna
Join us for her powerful talk, "Beyond Being Canceled: Owning My Story." As a business strategist, entrepreneur, and transformational coach, Giovanna has built multi-million-dollar brands in the health and beauty industry. With her sharp business acumen and intuitive wisdom, she has guided countless entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while staying true to their purpose.
After experiencing public cancellation, Giovanna discovered profound lessons on resilience and the power of owning one’s narrative. In her session, she’ll share insights on transformation, leadership, and living unapologetically in your truth.
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Clairissa Cruz
Join us for an empowering session “Going for it: Overcoming Cultural Barriers and Pursuing Dreams” with Clairissa, an award-winning entrepreneur, beauty business coach, and dedicated mother who transformed her dreams into reality through determination and resilience. As the owner of Bare Body Sugaring and the Founder of the Bare at Home Kit, she developed one of Canada’s top hair removal brands, managing three storefronts and over 30 employees—all without formal business training.
In this inspiring talk, Clairissa will share her journey, highlighting the cultural and systemic challenges she faced as an Indigenous woman in Canada. Growing up in low-income housing with a single teen mom and an immigrant father, she learned the values of tenacity and perseverance early on. Despite the odds, she discovered that entrepreneurship could help her break free from the cycle of poverty.
